Chapter 205: The Wind Comes First (2)
"After the boss said something, the students suddenly realized!"
Yan Zhenzhi spoke slowly, "I didn't expect that there was such a profound intention behind the emperor's reward!"
"This is just one!" Ling Han continued, "Since the emperor ascended the throne, he still followed the emperor's policies and did not make drastic moves to implement the new emperor's strategies. Outsiders think that the emperor is concerned about the emperor's face and is waiting..."
"But on the other hand, the emperor does not have many suitable people!" Ling Han looked around and whispered, "Over the past year, the emperor has slowly regained power, consolidated the ruling power, and found good talents. Military and political reform is only the first step, and the next step is..."
Speaking of this, Ling Han gave everyone a warning look.
Suddenly, the few people were shocked.
"Old bachelor, what do you mean?" asked the Zuodu Censor Yang Jing.
"The emperor is a king with lofty ambitions, and we cannot guess." Ling Han smiled, "You are all familiar with history books. What did Qin Shihuang and Emperor Wu of Han do after taking power? You know better than me!"
Everyone was stunned and a little confused.
But the next second, Ling Han's words made them feel like they were hit by lightning.
Ling Han slowly ate taro and whispered, "After the New Year, I will write a letter to resign and return to my old age, and do not care about the government affairs!"
"Old teacher!" Yan Zhenzhi said anxiously, "How can this make? If you resign, you will be in the court..."
"You didn't hear what I said just now?" Ling Han said squintly, "The first step is military and political, what about the second step?" He said, looking at Hou Yong, "You, the minister, know. In the past half month, the emperor has changed almost half of the governing officials of various provinces in the Ming Dynasty, right?"
Hou Yong sat still and said, "Huguang, Fujian, Shanxi, Jiangxi, Henan..."
"In addition, it has been stable in Zhejiang's iron tripod stones." Ling Han added to him, "These are the essence of my Ming Dynasty!"
That's right, these places were all provinces with abundant finances and large populations in the Ming Dynasty.
"Why didn't I listen to the letter?" Yang Jing wondered.
"Just drafting." Ling Han took his last bite of taro and wiped his hands with a veil, "Announced after the New Year."
As he said that, he sighed, "If I hadn't had the intention to resign, I wouldn't have told you all this!"
"Old teacher, you are an old minister, and the court cannot do without you!" Yan Zhenzhi said again, "You suddenly resigned..."
"I have been an official for decades and have seen with my own eyes how Liu Bowen fell, how Li Shanchang was defeated, and why Hu Weiyong died!" Ling Han narrowed his eyes, and the wrinkles on his face shook, "The lessons from the past are not far away!"
These words made everyone confused.
"Form a clique." Ling Han opened his eyes and looked at everyone around him, "Faction!"
As he said, he smiled bitterly, "Take the example just now, these people are here to instigate me to sing against the emperor. Will they form a clique?"
"How is this a clique?" Yan Zhen said straight, "It was them who came by themselves, so it's hard for you to refuse!"
"Then why don't they see others?" Ling Han asked back and sneered, "I have lived too long and have a high position. Some people follow my husband's head. At that time, I called him Ling Tietou and came alone in the court, but over the past few years, have I unknowingly gathered around me?"
"Sometimes the formation of a clique may not be a matter of hard work, and sometimes it is a last resort. Those party members who are Afu may not be kind."
At this point, everyone understood.
"Besides, the emperor is about to start a newcomer. I, an old man, occupy a seat, blocks the future generations' path to progress. Even if the emperor doesn't say anything, others will be crooked. At that time, everyone's face will be ugly. I know how to advance and retreat, and it is the emperor's face that is preserved!"
Everyone knew that if Ling Han did not retreat, the new people appointed by the emperor would have a conflict of interest with the old people in the court. At that time, Ling Han was sandwiched in the middle and was praised as the leader by the old people in the court. He would definitely not please both sides, and over time, the emperor would inevitably have some opinions about Ling Han.
Ling Han smiled, then picked up the strong tea and took a sip, "It's up to you, I'm telling you a word!"
Hou Yong, Yan Zhenzhi and others immediately stood up and bowed to listen.
"You are all good talents in the country, and the emperor can trust you with moral character. I also watched you step by step to this day, and I can't bear to make mistakes in the future." Ling Han said with great thoughts, "Remember, after leaving my husband's house today, don't communicate too closely in private!"
"Don't communicate with each other. While doing your best in government affairs, you must be self-disciplined. It is a taboo to be harmonious between you. If you are harmonious, the people below you will be harmonious. At that time, a group of officials will have a voice. What do you want the emperor to see?"
"As long as you guys fail to make mistakes, your future status will be above me. This person is not easy to sit on, and many people with ulterior motives will flatter you. Compliment you, use you, and become a party without a party. You must be very eye-catching and not be arrogant, otherwise it will be a devastating thing!"
The few people were very moved, and their eyes were filled with gratitude.
These few sentences can be said to be a summary of Ling Han's life experience, and it is also the supreme strategy for being a person and an official.
"The ancients said that if a gentleman does not join the party, there will be no disaster for him. If a villain is profitable, the benefit of others will help him. The ancients said that it is necessary to look at the matter of an official dialectically. But in the final analysis, it depends on the personal character and the person he is friends with. A gentleman will not be in trouble. If a gentleman does not understand the party and the villain, the disaster will not be far away, and the villain will not help him, and he will even put in the wrong."
"If you want to do things for the country, you must first ensure that you are upright. If you are not upright, don't have good people if you don't do good things!" Ling Han said, sighing and waved his hand, "Go all, don't come to my husband's house in the future! Don't give gifts during the Chinese New Year."
"Old teacher!" Yan Zhen's eyes turned red.
"If you have me in your heart, be a good official and seek welfare for the country and the country!" Ling Han closed his eyes and said, "In the future, you will meet a good product that can be made. I will also warn them what I warn you today."
"Yes!" Several people bowed and bowed.
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Ling Han’s home is not big or luxurious.
A few people walked silently, and within a short while they reached the gate.
The door is closed, only the side door is open.
Several people looked back again and shook their heads at the same time.
Although they were surprised by Ling Han's sudden resignation, they also understood Ling Han's difficulties and felt his painstaking efforts. They admired Ling Han's good advice and even regarded it as their motto.
"Go to the teacher!" Yan Zhen spoke straight and bowed to the backyard.
At this moment, an old servant of the Ling family chased after him with a string of books tied with ropes.
"Several adults, stay!" said the old servant.
Hou Yong spoke, "What's the matter?"
"My master said that he used to read these books, and there is nothing for teachers and students to give them to you. I will give these books to you so I can read them in my spare time!"
As he said that, the old servant handed the book to the hands of several people and walked to the door with a smile, "Please, go slowly!"
Those books have been read over the years, with the pages of the books furrowed, and they are covered with small fly-headed regular script marks and reading experiences.
"Tao Te Ching", "Guanzi", "Warring States Strategies", "Zhenguan Zheng Yao"...
Chapter completed!